Self and Two Friends Need MMO

erasmoth

Been playing League so much lately the toxicity is running through our veins.  We need an MMO with:

1. Clearly defined class roles

2. Dungeons w/ splash of PvP

3. Tab Targetting (ya... its like that)

4. Interdependent crafting (no one man shows)

 

We are done with Word of Buttonsmash, tried Swtor and can't stand the constant AOE pulls for EVERY PULL IN THE GAME either questing or in dungeons.  Vanguard had annoying animation lag that really ruined the game for us (hit button..1...2....3.. damage appears). same with EQ2.

 

 Is there anything else out there or are we doomed to run with trolls forever?? SAVE US FROM THE TROLLS PLEASE

aspekx

ive never had the Vanguard button mash then action lag. lots of other kinds of lag over the years, but not that particular one. sorry to hear it ruined the experience for you.

 

have you considered FFXIV? the crafting is exactly as you describe, as well as the class roles, and arena based pvp will be added i believe in the next patch due out Soon^TM.

erasmoth

Well I am always skeptical of eastern games... and looking at the videos it looks so cartoony. Have you played it?

Warlyx

f2p :

Aion

Tera

Rift

Lotro

 

p2p :

FFXIV no pvp yet

wow

Maurizio

Might be a little different then what you are asking for, but you could check out Wurm Online to see if that type of game play interests you. If so let me know.

aesperus

Originally posted by erasmoth

Been playing League so much lately the toxicity is running through our veins.  We need an MMO with:

1. Clearly defined class roles

2. Dungeons w/ splash of PvP

3. Tab Targetting (ya... its like that)

4. Interdependent crafting (no one man shows)

We are done with Word of Buttonsmash, tried Swtor and can't stand the constant AOE pulls for EVERY PULL IN THE GAME either questing or in dungeons.  Vanguard had annoying animation lag that really ruined the game for us (hit button..1...2....3.. damage appears). same with EQ2.

 Is there anything else out there or are we doomed to run with trolls forever?? SAVE US FROM THE TROLLS PLEASE

You've just described most MMOs, tbh.

The most recent one that fits those criteria would be FFXIV (though the PvP isn't in yet, but will be in the next update (end of november / early december)).

If you wanna go back in time, there's GW2 (though the class roles may not be clearly defined enough for you).

Then there's Age of Conan / The Secret World. AoC being more action-y, TSW being more spooky / occult themed.

Before that you have games like Eve (but it's spaced based). You have the superhero games (DC-Universe, Champions online, CoX).

You also have Aion, & TERA, which are both now F2P. Though I have no idea how the populations are nowadays.

Honestly, no offense, but it sounds like you're in the same trap as everyone else. You're looking for a new game, that isn't WoW, but has all the same features as WoW. Which, you won't enjoy for very long, because it's too much like WoW. It's a vicious cycle.

You'd probably have better luck opening your spectrum a bit and trying out some other types of games. Something that isn't the same old - same old. Otherwise, FFXIV is prolly your best shot for now.

aspekx

we may have different definitions of 'cartoony', but i dont find FFXIV's graphics cartoony at all.

 

 

as for having asian styled mechanics, there is some grinding in the game, but no more than most other mmo's i have played. if you stick to the storyline quests, which not only level you, but also unlock various perks in the game, you should be fine.

 

the new director Yoshi is a big fan of western styled mmo's and has borrowed immensely from that genre in his recreation of FFXIV.

Kazuhiro

Originally posted by aspekx

we may have different definitions of 'cartoony', but i dont find FFXIV's graphics cartoony at all.

 

 

It's not the locations that look cartoony, it's the characters/creatures that look like something from a children's bedtime story book. In my opinion anyway.

aspekx

Originally posted by Kazuhiro

Originally posted by aspekx

we may have different definitions of 'cartoony', but i dont find FFXIV's graphics cartoony at all.

 

 

It's not the locations that look cartoony, it's the characters/creatures that look like something from a children's bedtime story book. In my opinion anyway.

just looking at the faces i think i can see what you're getting at.

 

of course, you'd be staring at their backside for most of the game

 

its too bad they dont have a trial for folks who might want to check it out. because, ya, investing 30USD in a game you may or may not like is kinda iffy, for me at least.

Kazuhiro

Originally posted by aspekx

its too bad they dont have a trial for folks who might want to check it out. because, ya, investing 30USD in a game you may or may not like is kinda iffy, for me at least.

I was able to get into the end of the beta, but sadly the game just didn't fit what I like in mmos. The closed off world and invisible walls everywhere, the very "samey" combat you see in every mmo. And the Asian style characters/clothes. (A big personal peeve of mine.) It just felt like a low quality cookie-cutter mmo to me, like I could have been playing Asian grinder mmo #2966721. I also went into it expecting something more final fantasy(ish), and less of a linear world of warcraft.

Ah well, at least I was able to see I didn't like it without having to shell out some money first. Not sure why so many like it, but then I didn't like WOW either, so I guess it's a playstyle issue.

Theocritus

The races in FFXIV bother me also....Too many of them look like children....Thats the whole problem with anime type of games...It feels like they are appealing to children and not adults.

PhoenixC13

I say try RIFT as a time filler,  I would try to wait a little while and check out some the MMO's that should be coming out in the next year.  Its a lot more fun to start in a new on IMO then catch up in one that's been out for years.  I am just kind of wasting time till some games that really have my interest come out.  You guys could apply all these games beta's maybe check them out.

Bjelar

Originally posted by PhoenixC13
I say try RIFT as a time filler,  I would try to wait a little while and check out some the MMO's that should be coming out in the next year.  Its a lot more fun to start in a new on IMO then catch up in one that's been out for years.  I am just kind of wasting time till some games that really have my interest come out.  You guys could apply all these games beta's maybe check them out.

In my experience there are pros and cons to that approach.

Yes, new games are shiny and (over)populated at first, but then everyone you know quit after two months and your guild is deserted

Old games often has got tons of content in them and at least some sort of balance. And players who are still there tend to care about the game, worts and all...

Takoo

Originally posted by Kazuhiro

Originally posted by aspekx

its too bad they dont have a trial for folks who might want to check it out. because, ya, investing 30USD in a game you may or may not like is kinda iffy, for me at least.

I was able to get into the end of the beta, but sadly the game just didn't fit what I like in mmos. The closed off world and invisible walls everywhere, the very "samey" combat you see in every mmo. And the Asian style characters/clothes. (A big personal peeve of mine.) It just felt like a low quality cookie-cutter mmo to me, like I could have been playing Asian grinder mmo #2966721. I also went into it expecting something more final fantasy(ish), and less of a linear world of warcraft.

Ah well, at least I was able to see I didn't like it without having to shell out some money first. Not sure why so many like it, but then I didn't like WOW either, so I guess it's a playstyle issue.

 

Honestly, the game world is soo small and everything at the end is instance. They could have got a way with a GW 1 or PSO set up where you just spawn into towns to find parties. Or play by yourself offline for the quests..  because ever quest is solo quest besides the instances.